Winning blow: pawn to b3 (a2·4)
c9-05332Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. axb3 Ne6 14. O-O-O Ndxc5 15. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Ne6, then Nxf5+ and you win the bishop.
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